Walking his two young children to school every morning, Thad Carhart passes an unassuming little storefront in his Paris neighborhood. Intrigued by its simple sign--Desforges Pianos--he enters, only to have his way barred by the shop's imperious owner. Unable to stifle his curiosity, he finally lands the proper introduction, and a world previously hidden is brought into view. Luc, the atelier's master, proves an indispensable guide to the history and art of the piano. Intertwined with the story of a musical friendship are reflections on how pianos work, their glorious history, and stories of...
Walking his two young children to school every morning, Thad Carhart passes an unassuming little storefront in his Paris neighborhood. Intrigued by it...
Rich in the details of life in both frontier America and the European court, "Across the Endless River" is a captivating novel about Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau, son of Sacagawea, who finds himself at the intersection of cultures, languages, and customs.
Rich in the details of life in both frontier America and the European court, "Across the Endless River" is a captivating novel about Jean-Baptiste Cha...
